On 26 March 2013, ICANN will unveil a global repository for trademark data, the first of its kind in the domain name space. The Trademark Clearinghouse will enable companies and individuals to protect their trademarks, while new generic Top-Level Domains are introduced into the Domain Name System. Rights holders whose trademark information has been verified by the Clearinghouse will have the opportunity to participate in a set of services designed to help protect their rights. Trademark Clearinghouse Structure Clearinghouse operations are divided into two functions: Trademark Validation Beginning 26 March 2013, rights holders can submit trademark data at http://trademark-clearinghouse.com . Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services is responsible for verifying these trademark submissions. Database Administration ICANN is working with IBM on management of the Trademark Clearinghous...